Pop icon Madonna’s recent performance in Los Angeles sparked controversy online. This all happened after she asked a fan who was in her seat during the show.

The pop icon tried to engage the audience, shouting from the stage, “What are you doing sitting there?” Seconds later, as Madonna approached and realized their situation, admitted, “Oh, well, politics don’t Correct. Sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here.”

Fans cringed as video of the incident circulated on social media.

Madonna questions fans for sitting down during show, then discovers they’re in wheelchair:

“Oh, well, politically incorrect, sorry. I’m glad you’re here.” pic.twitter.com/oezHxfjrFn

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 9, 2024

One user commented on Are you all going to leave?”

Well, you shouldn’t ask people to sit down anyway. She is not the Queen of England. Some people are tired or have conditions that require them to sit down. Do you want them to leave completely?

— ReelTalker (@TalkerReel92) March 10, 2024

Another said: “Does it matter if they sit or stand? Did they pay the ticket and take the time to be there? Isn’t that enough???”

Does it matter whether they are sitting or standing? Did they pay the ticket and take the time to get there? Isn’t this enough? ? ? ??????‍♂️

— Across 3 Horizons (@Across3Horizons) March 9, 2024

“But is it illegal to sit down during (the show)? What if I feel tired?” someone asked.

But is it illegal to sit down when it snows?
Like what if I feel tired?

— Boy Prince ?????????‍♂️????????? (@notjusturprince) March 9, 2024

Another user emphasized: “Even if they are not wheelchair users, there are many reasons to sit at concerts. For me, when I stand for too long, all the blood pools in my legs, which would cause me to pass out. My dad has Parkinson’s and his body gets overwhelmed easily. Someone might be dehydrated, or they might be coming in after working a long time in retail or a hospital job, which means they Been on your feet all day. I would understand if she asked ‘Hey, I noticed you sitting and I just wanted to make sure you were okay’. Do you need water? But asking them why they are sitting in an accusatory tone is very rude.”

Even if they are not wheelchair users, there are many reasons for them to sit at the concert.

For me, when I stand for too long, all the blood pools in my legs, which causes me to pass out. My dad has Parkinson’s disease and his body gets overwhelmed easily. …

— ???️Katya??????️ Ceasefire now??????????????? (@DemonNesquik) March 10, 2024

Others criticized Madonna, calling her behavior “terrible” and “rude.”

Such bad behavior

— Farah (@slyxpk) March 9, 2024

Wow…how rude to say that!

— Matt Simpson (@mattinator66) March 10, 2024

Meanwhile, someone defended the pop star, stating: “It’s great to see Madonna quickly realize the unintentional mistake and apologize for it. It’s important to consider and be inclusive of all audiences, regardless of their abilities.”

It’s nice to see Madonna quickly realize the unintentional mistake and apologize for it. It’s important to consider and be inclusive of all audiences, regardless of their ability.

— AZ (@AzZaid) March 10, 2024

One netizen shared: “I’ve been to the show. There was a part in the show where she asked everyone to stand. It had nothing to do with who was sitting/standing during the entire show. She only asked to participate in one part of it. And this time, She’s embarrassed herself.”

I’ve been to shows. There was a part in the show where she asked everyone to stand. It has nothing to do with who is sitting/standing during the entire show. She only asked to be a part of it. But this time, she embarrassed herself.

— PopVulture (@itsPopVulture) March 10, 2024

Another explained: “It takes away from the artist’s vibe. Artists need to spin to boost their motivation, so they hate seeing someone just sitting around.”

This weakens the artist.Artists need spin to boost their motivation, so they hate seeing someone just sitting around

— KHYPO (@officialkhypo) March 10, 2024

Madonna recently completed her “Celebration Tour” West Coast tour, which will include a total of 80 shows in North America and Europe.